Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Rooms To Go
Job overview
The Photographer role at Rooms To Go supports advertising and branding by creating inspiring images for multiple platforms, enhancing the company's visual presence in the home fashion industry.
Responsibilities and impact
The photographer will execute expert lighting setups for furniture retail photography, collaborate with designers and art directors to create compelling room environments, produce high-quality images for various media, use Capture One and Photoshop for editing, maintain visual consistency, adapt to creative feedback, and stay updated on relevant photography techniques.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, associate discounts including furniture, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, among other benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of photography experience in the home fashion industry, with knowledge of photography processes, workflows, cameras, and lighting for still photography.
Work environment and culture
Rooms To Go provides a collaborative work environment within a supportive culture that values diversity and equal opportunity.
Company information
Founded in 1991, Rooms To Go is a large and fast-growing furniture retailer with over 250 stores in the southern US, multiple distribution centers, and an e-commerce business.
Company overview
Rooms To Go is a leading American furniture retailer known for its innovative approach to selling furniture in whole-room packages, making it easy for customers to furnish their homes. Founded in 1991 by Jeffrey and Morty Seaman, the company has grown significantly, with numerous showrooms across the United States. They generate revenue by offering a wide range of stylish and affordable furniture, often bundled into coordinated room sets, and through their financing options. Key historical points include their rapid expansion and the introduction of the "Rooms To Go Kids" line, which caters specifically to children's furniture needs.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 3+ years of photography experience specifically within the home fashion industry, emphasizing skills in studio lighting and product presentation for retail furniture.
Focus on showcasing your expertise with Capture One and Photoshop for image capture, editing, and color correction, as well as your ability to produce high-quality images optimized for print, digital, and advertising platforms.
Apply through multiple channels including the Rooms To Go corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Photographer role.
Connect with current photographers, art directors, or creative team members at Rooms To Go on LinkedIn; break the ice by complimenting recent campaigns or asking about their creative process in furniture photography.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'studio lighting,' 'furniture retail photography,' 'Capture One,' 'Photoshop,' 'post-production,' and 'home fashion industry' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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